Remote CA Workers’ Comp Defense Associate Attorney

Essenti Talent; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

electronics reimbursement

automobile reimbursement

Job summary

Essenti Talent seeks an Associate Attorney for a Workers’ Compensation Defense practice in California. The role supports employers and insurers in a technology-forward, balanced environment with attorney development.

Requirements include a JD/LLM from an accredited school, California bar in good standing, and 1–7 years of workers’ comp defense experience. The firm offers remote options within California and travel to hearings as needed.

Qualifications

• JD or LL.M. from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing.
• 1–7 years of substantive workers’ compensation defense experience required.
• Experience representing employers and insurers in workers’ compensation proceedings.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable in a paperless practice environment.
• Proactive, client-focused with strong communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers and insurers in workers’ compensation matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Attend hearings, depositions, and mediations as required.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients.
• Manage caseloads efficiently while adhering to firm procedures and deadlines.
• Collaborate with attorneys, staff, and clients to develop case strategy.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Monthly automatic $50 electronics reimbursement and $500 automobile reimbursement.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Tech-savvy

Education

JD or LLM from an accredited law school with excellent academic record

Job description

Essenti Talent seeks an Associate Attorney for a Workers’ Compensation Defense practice in California. The role supports employers and insurers in a technology-forward, balanced environment with attorney development.

Requirements include a JD/LLM from an accredited school, California bar in good standing, and 1–7 years of workers’ comp defense experience. The firm offers remote options within California and travel to hearings as needed.